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The English Adventure: A
Virtual Tour
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The largest clock in Britain, it has kept time for the nation since May 1859.
Each of its four faces is 24 ft. in diameter and the tower rises 320 feet above the Houses of Parliament.
The office and home to the British monarchy.
It was converted from a house to a palace in the 1830's. The Changing of the Guard is a colorful ceremony.
In June, the ceremony will be at 11:30 AM daily. Also known as The Tube, this is London's subway system.
There are 273 stations, trains run every day. Pictured is the sign for a station with its distictive red circle marking the location. The Jewel Tower is where the crown jewels reside. The White Tower, Bloody Tower and Tower Green are best known as a places of torture and captivity. Completed in 1894, this bridge is a symbol of London.
The catwalk along the top is open to the public it is a 300-stair trip to the top. London's main venue for rallies and outdoor public meetings. The National Galary is on the North side of the square.
The largest clock in Britain, it has kept time for the nation since May 1859.
Each of its four faces is 24 ft. in diameter and the tower rises 320 feet above the Houses of Parliament.
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